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Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra median house prices ended May lower than at the end of 2025, marking the first drop since January 2025.
New Washington law and industry moves by eXp and NextHome signal a shift away from private listings, with potential impacts on price discovery and buyer access.
The Mortgage Bankers Association urges lenders to adopt a coordinated approach to AI as adoption accelerates across origination and servicing.
Pending home sales climbed to 75,856 while inventory turned negative year over year, with mortgage rates hovering near 6.58%.
A new HUD rule would allow upper sections of manufactured homes to forgo costly chassis, potentially reducing construction costs by $5,000 to $10,000.
The American Wood Column Corporation, a historic manufacturer of ornamental wood columns, is closing due to a shortage of skilled workers.
Questions arise over MLS broker consent as Google uses HouseCanary data for nationwide property ads.
A $5.7 million low-interest construction loan for a 23-unit for-sale development in Denver's West Colfax marks the first project financed under Colorado's Drive It Home program.
Markets await Kevin Warsh's first press conference as Fed chair on June 17, with the central bank holding rates steady amid stubbornly high inflation.
Lennar's second-quarter 2026 earnings reveal the pressures and potential of its land-light business model as housing market challenges persist.
The Ivan & Mike Team leverages Miami's ultra-luxury wave to lead rankings, while a Portland team charts a record year from intern to ownership.
The AI-native lending platform secured funding led by TQ Ventures to automate mortgage document review and accelerate loan processing.
As reverse mortgage lenders adopt AI tools, compliance risks grow, while demand for aging-in-place technology reshapes the market.
Google's partnership with HouseCanary brings MLS listings directly into mobile search results, altering how agents and brokers negotiate for leads.
A 7 million-unit housing shortage is worsening as prices rise faster than incomes, according to LISC CEO Michael Pugh.
The Utah-based real estate team, brokered by The Real Brokerage, expands to five offices with a focus on systems-driven growth.
A focus shift emerges as declining new home sales lower the priority of addressing the persistent trade labor shortage among U.S. homebuilders.
OneTrust alleges a coordinated scheme to poach staff and steal trade secrets, claiming over $31 million in diverted loan volume.
A newly listed brownstone in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens features a backyard swimming pool, highlighting high-end rental options in Brooklyn.
New Home Star helps builders boost conversion rates and buyer confidence via a connected omnichannel experience.
A new survey reveals that institutional single-family rental operators are canceling thousands of home projects and pulling back on acquisitions as federal policymakers push for ownership restrictions.
The Horak Group closed 247 transaction sides in 2025, securing the No. 16 spot among small teams on RealTrends Verified's 2026 rankings.
The real estate firm finalizes its name change to AGNT and redomesticates to Texas, citing beneficial fiduciary rules for agents.
The real estate coaching firm expands its leadership team with a new CRO, COO, and chief ambassador following Darin Dawson's appointment as CEO.
Real estate platform Rechat now allows developers to build custom interfaces hosted on their own servers.
The high cost of Finals tickets has driven New Yorkers outdoors, transforming city streets into communal viewing parties.
The Texas-based homebuilder lifted sales to 973 homes in 2025 and projects up to 1,200 sales next year.
Singapore's largest bank will let retail customers buy, hold and trade tokenized gold backed by physical bullion, launching via its digibank app in H2 2026.
Foreclosure activity increased year-over-year in May 2026, driven by filings in Southeast states, though monthly filings declined from April.
Governor Kathy Hochul's budget includes sweeping changes to a half-century-old environmental review statute, aiming to accelerate housing production.
The title and mortgage technology company released a new AI-powered platform aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the real estate closing industry.
Alloy Advisors estimates that AI will pressure commission rates, potentially reducing costs on a typical $400,000 resale home sale.
Builder margins and project underwriting face new pressure as input cost inflation reaccelerates.
Despite escalating Middle East tensions, oil prices and the 10-year Treasury yield have trended lower, keeping mortgage rates from rising.
Amazon says it is 75% of the way to its 2030 water replenishment goal and claims its data centers are seven times more efficient than the industry average, as public opposition to new facilities grows.
Jessica Edgerton will become CEO of CMLS effective July 1, moving from her role as chief legal officer at LeadingRE.
Full-time firefighters are retiring or being priced out of upstate New York towns, while second-home owners are unavailable to volunteer, leaving rural fire departments understaffed.
HousingWire reports the appraisal data overhaul offers lenders a chance to streamline workflows and fix inefficiencies.
One year after launch, United Wholesale Mortgage’s Mia has transformed from an AI assistant into a platform powering millions of borrower conversations, reshaping how brokers engage clients.
A new study finds that ground subsidence along coastlines has undergone phases of variable change, leading to faster relative sea level rise than previously expected for coastal communities.
Non-QM lender Logan Finance has appointed Mark Luzi as Western managing director of sales to lead its broker and correspondent operations.
Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliate move to dismiss an amended class-action complaint alleging an illegal referral fee arrangement.
Facing persistent headwinds, homebuilding firms are deploying AI-driven enterprise resource planning systems to identify and address margin erosion.
The White House has sent the nomination of Brian Johnson to serve as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the Senate.
James Harris's lean team strategy drove 83 sides and $938 million in 2025, securing the No. 2 ranking among large teams on RealTrends Verified's 2026 list.
Figure Technology Solutions is buying Kiavi for $717 million, expanding its first-lien and investor loan portfolio.
Homebuyer demand is rising even as mortgage rates increase, driven by lower long-term rate spreads compared to previous years.
A new report from LISC highlights that insurance, utilities, and inflation are squeezing affordable housing developers as nearly 375,000 units face expiry and starts decline.
The mortgage lender priced an oversubscribed senior note offering to refinance an existing term loan.
PennyMac names Ontollo CEO Tiffany To to its board, citing her AI and enterprise technology expertise to enhance tech-driven operations.
Gowanus's historic retractile bridge reopens Monday following a five-year reconstruction project.
A painter recounts his decades-long journey of converting a former egg auction warehouse in Tribeca into a unique living and working space.
Two unrelated stories emerge in the real estate sector: an agent team serving military families and AI-powered exam prep tools.
A HousingWire report calls on mortgage lenders to implement governance frameworks focused on explainability, fairness, and human oversight to safely deploy AI in a strict regulatory environment.
Multiple Listing Services are evolving their strategies through partnerships and technology as control over listings shifts, though the Council of Multiple Listing Services warns against fragmentation that could reduce transparency.
Despite increased builder incentives, the spring selling season disappointed, with conversion rates failing to keep pace, per HousingWire.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's sweeping Building Up Illinois Developments housing reform plan failed to secure a vote before the legislature adjourned, stalling until fall.
The new connector combines Anthropic's Claude reasoning with Realm-X's property management data.
MISMO has updated its PaVS procurement dataset to standardize valuation orders and support the latest UAD 3.6 framework, reducing reliance on proprietary integrations.
MetroList and Lundy debut an AI assistant for agents, while the MBA launches a forum for reverse mortgages and senior lending.
The homebuilder achieved over 200 home sales in its second year, leading industry growth metrics.
Higher insurance costs are pushing asset managers to prioritize security investments, with research showing up to 20% premium reductions for properties with fewer incidents.
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released updated wildfire preparedness standards for multifamily and neighborhood-scale construction.
Conforming mortgage rates held at 6.78% and FHA rates at 6.33% as robust labor market data and persistent inflation pressures kept bond yields high.
Existing home sales rose 3.2% in May to 4.17 million, with median price up 1.3% to $429,300 and inventory at 1.55 million, signaling potential market changes ahead.
Bill Pulte will serve as acting Director of National Intelligence while retaining his roles at FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
Debbye Tyler, a veteran with 37 years in real estate, has been named managing broker of United Real Estate Chicago.
Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund becomes the first Securitize-issued tokenized asset on the Tron blockchain.
Three languishing lofts in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood are being sold together as a single $72 million 'vertical mansion' in a move that raises questions about market strategy.
The new tool aims to streamline early-stage home buying with AI-driven research and agent matching.
The Jacksonville-based homebuilder names a new chief operating officer amid multi-region expansion.
A new analysis argues the mortgage industry's cost and complexity stem from structural misalignment rather than being fundamentally broken.
Home equity conversion mortgage endorsements dropped to 1,967 in May, with Mutual of Omaha maintaining the top market share.
Application fraud risk dropped to 1 in 129 applications, according to Cotality, with refinances making up 41% of mortgage volume.
Landscaping work on the east side of the Cannon House Office Building signals the final stages of a renovation that began in 2015.
The portal now lets users film items to receive instant quotes from licensed movers, enhancing the homebuying experience.
Berkshire Hathaway's planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison signals a focus on scalable operating platforms and leadership ecosystems, according to industry analysis.
The National Association of Realtors published three new resources addressing MLS data filtering, IDX/VOW criteria, and Clear Cooperation broker communications.
FICO has named Eric Lapin to head its Scores business as regulators push for wider adoption of FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 in mortgages.
A new analysis from Investopedia estimates that a single person retiring at 65 needs roughly $898,000 in savings for a comfortable retirement.
The homebuilder is adopting AI-powered land screening software to speed diligence and go/no-go decisions across markets.
RE/MAX One closed 1,212 sides worth $377.85 million in 2025, with a 113% growth rate since 2021 according to RealTrends Verified.
Acting director Russell Vought faces a lawsuit questioning his authority as the Aug. 1 FVRA deadline approaches.
HousingWire has recognized 70 marketing leaders for their vision and strategic impact on the housing industry.
Tiffany James, a veteran of the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, was appointed CEO to lead ValleyMLS, serving nearly 5,000 professionals in North Alabama.
Decades of policy failure, not the recent budget, are to blame for potential property price drops as investors shift from tax-enhanced speculation to actual profitability, opening space for first home buyers.
A security incident at Plaza Home Mortgage may have exposed customers' and employees' personal information.
The GTA real estate tech startup introduces a rapid valuation tool offering scores, cost estimates and market pulse data.
ICE introduces a new tool centralizing mortgage fraud and property risk reviews within the Encompass system.
Tennessee's Realtracs MLS keeps Zillow listing feed active through June 8, allowing time to negotiate a new deal that may include broker compensation.
Hostile mergers in homebuilding often trigger executive departures, threatening the cultural integration that determines deal success.
A new analysis argues that mortgage lenders overpay for top producers while ignoring structural factors that drive results, suggesting a shift to mid-tier originators for sustainable growth.
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire national homebuilder Taylor Morrison in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion, representing a 24% premium to its recent stock price.
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary proposes the 7.5-gigawatt Stratos data center in Utah, but locals raise concerns over energy use and land impact.
A San Francisco mansion listed for $3 million will consider Anthropic or OpenAI stock as alternative payment, marking a novel real estate trend.
A family of five moved in with their parents to save money, and after an adjustment period, the grandparents now want them to stay.
A legal-tech startup co-founded by homeowners who faced opaque board practices seeks to bring transparency and accountability to America's homeowners associations.
Active housing supply fell below year-ago levels for the first time in recent months, reaching 795,921 units versus 803,479 last year as mortgage rates hover at 6.56%.
An unidentified real estate fund sold $62 million worth of shares in the office-focused REIT, which manages Class A properties in Sun Belt markets.
A San Francisco property seller is taking equity in AI companies instead of cash, signaling a new liquidity avenue for tech wealth in real estate.